Commelina benghalensis, commonly known as the Benghal dayflower, tropical spiderwort, or wandering Jew, kanshira in Bengali, is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia and Africa. It has been widely introduced to areas outside its native range, including to the neotropics, Hawaii, the West Indies and to both coasts of North America. It has a long flowering period, from spring to fall in subtropical areas, and throughout the year closer to the equator. It is often associated with disturbed soils.
Commelina Benghalensis Care
Commelina Benghalensis
Other names: Benghal Dayflower, Tropical Spiderwort, Wandering Jew, Kanshira In Bengali
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Shade
Hardiness zone
8 - 11
Difficulty
Medium
Toxicity
Poisonous
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterRequires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Pruning
In cold areas, treat as annual or overwinter indoors. Site carefully as many become invasive in ideal growing conditions.
Soil
It can persist in loamy, sandy, or rocky soils. Believed to be native only to tropical Asia and Africa. Tropical Africa, Asia and Pacific. Commelina benghalensis is a widely distributed herbaceous weed that commonly invades agricultural sites and disturbed areas.
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